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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

Fit fine. Easy to install. But the height of the opening under the stereo is so small that you can't reach your hand into it... can't fit you last set of knuckles past the openng. So if you put something small in there, it would slide to the bottom and you wouldn't be able to reach it with your fingers to get it out. It's fine for a place to put your phone, but not much else.

Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

The unit was right, but the instructions for installing it were off by quite a bit. After looking the unit over and calling the store about the instructions a new unit was sent to us. Now it looks good

Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

Crutchfield responseon 3/28/2017We're sorry you're having problems with your kit. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our tech support team right away. They can help you solve the problem and get the kit installed correctly. We forwarded this review to our Technical Support team for follow-up. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Didn't fit my 2000 CRV with a Kenwood unit.

I installed a Kenwood KMM-BT515HD in a 2000 Honda CRV. I thought it would just snap in if I used the screw holes in the Kenwood unit and the car's mounting bracket as instructed in the Crutchfield information sheet for my car. The Metra Dash kit did not fit. There was not enough room between the top of the Kenwood unit and the dash trim to fit the top rail of the dash kit which is about a half inch wide. I ended up just using the trim plate that came with the Kenwood and the dash slot from the factory radio which worked fine and looks really good. I would have had to drill holes in the cars mounting brackets to mount the radio lower to use the Metra kit. In addition the slot in the Metra kit is allot smaller than slot that came with the factory radio.

Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

Terrible! Did not fit 2000 Honda Civic. Pocket is so small yet deep that unless you have fingers like ET you would never be able to retrieve small items at bottom.

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Crutchfield responseon 12/13/2016Once we saw this review, our Tech Support team reached out to this customer to issue an apology and help him further. We'll either help him get the kit installed correctly, or help him return it for an exchange or refund.

Not that great for me

This piece was the real disappoint of an otherwise easy and satisfactory installation. The plastic texture does not match the stock interior of my 2000 Honda CR-V. Also, I may have broken off the wrong bottom tabs because the directions are lousy, but I had to super glue the bottom to fit the contoure of my console otherwise it stuck out.

Metra Kit

The instructions for the use of the Kit were not readily understandable because it had to apply to three different stereos. The supports that blocked the opening for the stereo unit had to be removed but you had to use common sense in making a clean removal to the frame (a jig saw was used) in order not to make a mistake. The diagram of what mounting clips were to be removed might have also for clarity have indicated the supports removal at the same time , and a jig saw had to be used for the supports while the clips could be bent off. It is not quite understandable just what use the C clips had and why other clips had to be removed because they did not seem to have been in the way. You really to bend all the clips of the sleeve that could be bent up against the housing for a snug fit and not just a couple of them along the top and bottom. The housing itself still did not fit snugly to the existing factory frame and there was a slight gap along the bottom of the housing and the factory frame which required placing a brace (used the removed plastic support material). at the back of the housing to push the housing up against the factory frame. The finish of the plastic housing was also dull and distracted from the finish of the stereo and existing housing. But it did not look too bad and would not be readily noticed as being unusual. The housing was furnished free by Chrutchfield, a plus.

Pros:The housing was adequate for its purpose.

Cons:The finish. The housing did not fit snugly against the existing factory without modification.

Works I Guess

The instructions did not reflect a 2000 Honda Civic. Per the Metra site, the correct kit is 99-7896. Luckily the Metra site had instructions for my vehicle and there were some online videos. After some frustration, I was able to complete the install.

Doesn't fit 2001 Saab 9-3 without lots of cutting

This doesn't fit (2001 Saab 9-3 base) at all without cutting about 3/8" off the top, and all snap-in tabs. After that, it looks great, I think, but it doesn't sit flush. Sits about 1/4" back from the face, which for me is fine. The cut top piece hides neatly under the pop-out cup holder, as long as you don't cut it too short.

Not a perfect fit

This plate was advertised to fit a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE, but there was quite a bit of trimming to make it work. The top two clips had to be removed in order to make it fit the space. Advertising that it requires trimming and how to do it (dremel on low speed) would be nice.

The reason why its free

I drive a '99 Saab 9-3 and even though Crutchfield insist that this in-dash receiver fits my car, it doesn't, at all. Its too tall so now I'm stuck deciding on whether I should trim this free one or go buy another one that actually fits. Also the tabs where my head unit would go are a pain to remove. I have to saw them off and file the edges down if I choose to use this kit. The storage pocket is also rather small. I can fit my wallet so it really isn't that bad. Its just my fingers can't reach the back cause my knuckles are to big to fit in, so if anything were to get stuck back there it'd be a pain to get it. Other then that its a sturdy unit. Im sure if it actually fit it'd do its job just fine.

Pros:-Storage pocket can hold wallet and phone in a more convenient place
-Pretty sturdy considering its free

Cons:-Doesn't even fit my car
-Tabs are a pain to get off. I have to saw them off and file the edges down.

Nice Adapter

The tabs can be laborious to remove. Be sure you have a sharper box cutter than I did. On the plus side, if you need those tabs, they seem to be pretty sturdy. This kit fit my 99 Civic very well and looks snug once installed. Everything feels sturdy and secure so far. The pocket seems like it could be bigger given the space it has, but it does feel thickly-walled and sturdy.

Pros:Good and sturdy fit in 99 Civic, nice enough looking.

Cons:Tabs are a bit laborious to remove; the pocket seems like it could be bigger.

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Watch the tabs

It works like it should, but the tab removal process is a little confusing if you don't pay attention, which I didn't. Make sure you remove the correct tabs so you don't have to stuff an old sock (or 3) under the dash to keep it in place. Also, the slot at the bottom is so deep that anything small you put in there will have to be fished out of there with a stick since hands can't fit.

Does not fit Saabs

Despite Crutchfield's claim, this does not fit Saab cars, and Metra does not claim it fits Saab cars. After quite a bit if time with a Dremel, I was finally able to make it fit , but there is still no way to secure it in the space (other than a super tight fit). It does not support the radio bracket adequately, and I had to add spacers in the back to keep the radio from tilting. The storage space is unnecessarily small and needlessly tapers toward the back. Had I realized up front it didn't fit my car, I would have looked for an alternative.

Pros:It was free.

Cons:Did not fit my Saab. Storage space could have been bigger.

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Will it really fit?

This product looks nice enough out of the box, until I had the realization that this wasn't designed to fit my car and that it is only close to the same dimensions. I drive a '99 Saab 9-3 and had to double check my order when looking at this package. I had to trim off approximately 1/2" from the top side and am not very happy with the end appearance but it had to be altered in order to fit. I would have liked knowing beforehand that this wouldn't fit so that I could've shopped around to find a better fitting option.

Pros:The storage pocket is a nice size.

Cons:Did not fit and Did not know beforehand

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Saab 9-3 Alpine radio install

As it is not an exact fit product, there is some necessary skill in installing this bracket for the radio. Just being informed when you buy it would have been nice. In the end it is not that difficult to do, just have to spend some time to trim down the unit about 5/16" carefully and evenly. if you have a trim plate for the Alpine radio and put the sleeve in and the radio, before you try to install the unit, put the trim on the radio and match the amount you cut off the plate to match the top of the radio trim, provided you put the radio on the top of the adaptor plate. If you cut it down exactly to the trim plate it will fit reasonably snug as well.

Pros:Looks fine when all done as described.

Cons:Not if you are not handy with a hacksaw and files. I used the Hacksaw for the first cut then I used a table grinder to get it closer then the file to bring it exactly where it need to be.

Good Receiver Kit

Easy to use once modified to fit new/replacement radio. Needed to cut out old style radio face control knob holes.

Pros:Radio mounts easily into receiver. Snaps in dash easily.

Cons:Will need modification to fit all receivers that do not have the old style radio control knob stems.

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Not very good

TerryA from Dublin OH on 9/27/2013

I purchased a new head unit, speakers, and various installation parts from Crutchfield. I was very pleased the whole purcase experience except this piece. I had to remove tabs and cut out parts in order to use it with my head unit. A less generic kit would been much better: I particularly had trouble removing the supports for dual-spindle head units without damaging the rest of the (somewhat flimsy) kit.

Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

I expected it to fit right into the space after removing my factory radio...it did not. There was quite a bit of cutting and filing to make it happen. The final outcome was good though. You just need lots of patience to get there.

Pros:Price was low enough to warrant purchase.

Cons:Wish my Crutchfield advisor had mentioned that it would need modification to fit my car.
Imagine my surprise when I opened the shipping package to see Honda written all over the product material.

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Metra In Dash Receiver Kit

Removed the factory stereo from my 2000 Honda Civic and installed a Sony CDX-GT710HD with this receiver kit. Looks good and fits perfectly. The kit provided an open storage slot (phone, ipod, etc.) that I didn't have before. Highly recommend.

Pros:Perfect fit

Cons:None

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Disappointing In Dash receiver Kit

I have never been disappointed with an order from Crutchfield until I received this in dash kit that I bought for my daughter as part of her Christmas Present. The radio, wiring harness, speakers, and the installation instructions were top rate, but this piece of plastic leaves a lot to be desired. Ok, it did what it was supposed to do. The radio fit the in the kit, and the kit fit the car, It works and was easy to install. However once the installation is complete you have to live with the appearance and uselessness of the final product. The size of the opening of the little compartment is miniature and the textured finish is cheesy and cheap looking. Granted this is installed in a 1999 Honda CRV, not a Lexus or Mercedes ... , and my daughter has not complained a bit, but as you can see in the picture, there is plenty of room to expand the oval opening to a more useful, taller wider and deeper squared-off-corner compartment with a much nicer finish for a better appearance.

Awesome!

I can't figure out why everyone wants to hate on the pocket underneath I guess they want the crutchfield fairy to magically make more space in the dash where the stock stereo was the pocket is as big as it can be. I think the pocket is perfect for your phone and wallet because it doesn't slide around. It's easy to install and looks like it came with the car

In dash kit for Honda CRV 1999

I only gave this product 4 stars because of the bin under the radio is about half the size of the OE bin i use this bin for alot of things now i don't have the space for some of my things. That is really the only down side o this kit. the fit and finish is excellent looks almost like and OE install.

Easy install, great fit

This is my 3rd Crutchfield installation in a Honda CRV and the first time I had to trim any plastic off the installation kit. I was kind of bummed about that but the trimmed-out edges are not visible once you install the receiver trim ring. The installation of a JVC receiver fit perfectly and was snug and secure. The install went exactly according to instructions.

Pros:Quick and easy install
Good instructions
Good fit and finish

Cons:This is a petty gripe but I liked the old Honda dash kits I got from Crutchfield better than this one.

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Fits well, but could be nicer.

The receiver kit fit perfectly, however the cubbie is too small for most anything and the plastic is cheap. Even with the same plastic a resized cubbie would reduce the amount of plastic showing. Used in a 2000 Civic EX coupe. Given the original radio used screws to secure the radio from behind, this kit could also use those mounting holes for a more stable fit.

Pros:Fits perfectly, it was free and easy to install.

Cons:Could be a more asthetic design.

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At least it was free

This turned out to be useless for a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The clips were not sized right to engage the dash and just would not clip in at all. The original stereo has little steel angle clips fastened to it that attach to the dash interior with 4 bolts, and I figured out that I could attach those clips to the new radio, and attach the old storage compartment below it attached to the new radio just like the stock radio. Even if this face plate did fit the vehicle properly, the DIN sleeve attachment to the faceplate was hokey, and the radio would have been rattling around like crazy.

Pros:I didn't pay anything for it.

Cons:Unattachable to vehicle, crummy attachment to radio. One more hunk of plastic to hit the landfill or recycling center.

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Just OK

Received this kit free with my stereo purchase so I wont complain too much. The universal fit is something I expected,but I didnt realize that you would have to "cut" tabs off of the main piece. Ive dealt with other kits in the past that were easier to use and seemed of better quality. Also that stupid useless pocket! Who in their right mind though that it would be a good idea to make the pocket that size!!!!!! Utterly ridiculous. But it was free and it fits so I give it 3 stars

Not a finished looking design, but works.

This receiver kit was free with my car radio purchase. It mounted and fills the space properly, but could be molded better. A smooth finish (rather than the rough surface it has) would fit in with my, and most dashboards better. And I don't understand why it's shelf is so small. I'll get used to it.

Functional but poor designed slot

The kit fit well into our Honda Odyssey but the slot is deceptively narrow. There is plenty of room for a larger slot and I feel like we've lost space there. If you drop coins into the slot, it's hard to retrieve them.

Doesnot have a snug fit on Honda Odyssey 2003

I purchased this to replace my oem stereo with JVC deck. This product doesnot have snug fit that comes with factory stereo. There is too much wobble in the deck, it is more like deck is resting on it rather than fit into it.

Just a little flimsy

The one that came with the original shipment was cracked on one side and made it unusable. It was over the holidays and Crutchfield sent me out a new one. It makes the installation very clean. It makes the 2Din to 1Din conversion clean and easy. I am a little worried about how it will hold up long term

Free for a reason

This came free with my purchase. I soon found out why. It fit was ok, it never felt like it was securely into my car. My main concern was that nothing was holding it to the car. No screws or anything... Any punk kid with a screwdriver couldve ripped it out in less than a minute. I bought a Metra Kit and it is now securely installed into my car. It would take much more time and effort to steal.

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Pocket too small and too much work

The pocket was too small, and when I thought I would use it anyway I decided not to go through with all the work required to cut out the tabs at the top. The directions say to use a utility knife, but it seemed that would take forever. For my '03 Honda Odyssey I ended buying the Scosche Honda/Nissan In-Dash Install Kit UI3050, and to get it installed with the pocket and the original mounting bracket I had to use the pocket brackets that said they were for Nissans.

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Does the job, but Pocket in too small

Adequate for the receiver installation in a 2000 Honda Odyssey, but the pocket height is so short and the pocket so deep I cannot retrieve items like glasses or a pen that are at the back. Need to fix this loss of capacity and utility for owers with a bigger pocket. Previous Honda kit in my 1996 Accord didn't sacrifice pocket capacity as much as this kit does.

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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

has a cheap look to it. doesn't hold stereo as securely as i would like , not bad, but
could be better. pocket is crazy small. BUT....it does fit in the hole nicely and was
included free with stereo purchase ....so for the price...you know. oh and it works
with knob style stereos too, so if you're putting a 8track or cassette player in your
late 90's honda this is for you!...huh?

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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

I got this for free when I purchased CD player for my Honda Civic 2000 sedan.
This allows you to install the new system as it's designed, I mean that you can
easily slide out the player to reach the rear of the unit. The downside is that
this has much smaller pocket than the original square pocket (deeper, though). I
chose not to use this to keep the original square pocket. I need a good space to
keep small things including some CDs. I don't have easy access to the rear of
the CD player, but I still think it's okay for me.

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It does the job

This kit fits exactly for our 2002 Honda Odyssey and assembling it was an easy
task. The build quality is okay; mine has some extraneous plastic bit sticking
on the front panel that I need to cut off because it was very sharp. The pocket
was too narrow but yet very deep, and it makes it very hard to reach small
things that lay flat on the back.

Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

I give this mount a middle of the road rating because I did not need it. The Kenwood
unit's screw holes matched the existing mounting holes in my Honda. Check your own
vehicle before utilizing this mount unless you want the slide in and out ability it offers.

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Absolute MUST for Honda CR-V install

I called Crutcfield after obtaining my stereo, BUT before install. While I had
their Wiring Harnes I wanted to avoid added expense of this face plate. Their advisor
convinced me differently, explaining I would have open spaces around my
new receiver, which I surlely did not want. I bought and used the plate and must say it
worked and looks great. Thank you again Crutchfield! Note this plate comes free if you
buy receiver from them!

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Receiver kit fits well

SteveP from Atlanta on 2/17/2011

Fits perfectly, no issues. The only downside is that the pocket beneath the receiver is
deep and narrow making it difficult to retrieve things that are at the back of the pocket.

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Terrible pocket/storage with this kit

As others have said here the pocket/storage size of this kit is two narrow and deep
to be usable. The insert fits snugly enough and would be great but for this. Hard to
understand why a company as good as Crutchfield appears to be would sale this
as their kit. The radio I purchased is great but I miss my previous very usable
storage space. This is a sacrifice the customer should not have to make.
I broke off the wrong clips at the bottom of mine so it doesn't always stay snugly
in place. That was my fault but just adds to my frustration with this kit.

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Honda radio mounting kit used for Saab

Ordered a Pioneer DEH6200 from the outlet. Great unit, great price, very happy. The free mounting kit for my 2002 Saab 9-3 convertible is worthless however. Kudos to Crutchfield for the wiring harness that worked flawlessly. I would have been happy if they simply told me the supplied mounting kit was going to be useless regardless of the amount of trimming required.

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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

A good fix and works fine. I wish it had more support and I put some folded foam under
the "pocket" and the frame of the car for extra security.
Also, the little storage compartment is about 1/3 the size of the factory tray. I can no longer
store everything I did before. The radio fit works as designed, though.

In Dash Receiver Kit

Overall nice product with decent plastic quality. I like the fact that it is one
piece as opposed to 2. The original Honda radio piece was much higher quality.
To install my JVC radio there had o be some modification/ cutting of plastic-
but not too bad. The pocket should also not be as deep since it is harder to
reach small items. Would also have liked the pocket to be rectangular instead of
oval.

Don't Buy it

Crutchfield rocks when it comes to tech support, and finding the right item. They have always gotten me the right item. It will fit when guaranteed to fit. However, this mounting kit is flimsy, and it just looked cheap. I love the stereo, but I ended up buying a new mounting kit.

Worthless

The only thing this dash kit has going for it is how easy it was to install. Unfortunately, that is also it's greatest weakness! It will pull out with the slightest of tugs. Great news for anyone looking to steal your stereo. And the pocket is absolutely worthless since my hand won't fit inside of it to pull out anything I've placed in it. Do yourself a favor and buy a real dash kit!

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Ugly and Useless

As many other reviewers have mentioned, the pocket it too small to be of use. Nor will using it result in a solid mount. But hey it was free.
I mounted a Sony single DIN unit in a 2004 Honda Odyssey without using it. I was able to use the factory mounts and the OEM pocket instead. A very minimal gap is barely visible above and below, but it looks WAY better than this.

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Not what I wanted, but it was as described

I bought a new receiver with rear mounted USB and bluetooth microphone to replace factory installed stereo and in dash 6 CD changer for 03 Honda Odyssey. I wanted some place for the USB and mic cables to come out on the dash and something to fill the space in console where one unit was replacing two.
This piece of thin plastic was not good, but after modification it worked "ok." I was supposed to mount the radio in "DIN" style sheet metal sleeve supported by this plastic frame (no other attachment to dash!). That was totally unacceptable as plastic faceplate clips failed to hold when test fit per instructions. I used factory brackets (after drilling to match holes on new stereo) for SOLID mount. Then cut away clips that did not mate console properly, removed shaft mount plates to fit over stereo. I drilled 1/2 inch hole in pocket to allow USB and mic wires into pocket (which is too small for anything else as others say ). I placed hard rubber gasket ring from new stereo to hold this piece of plastic in console. This piece does match console & stereo as I mounted it (with factory mounts screwed to stereo and dash), but it would NEVER have worked as described in instruction manual. Clips did not hold tight into console or dash opening and stereo would have flopped around w/ only DIN pocket holding it. Any bump would have cracked the faceplate. If I hadn't gotten it free, I would have returned the mounting kit as not worth the price.

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Functional but poor quality

When installed in my '01 Odyssey it had to be installed upside down (pocket on top) or it wouldn't clip in correctly. As others have mentioned the pocket is so small, but deep, that you can't get small things out of the back of it. Also, the edge of the pocket had sharp pieces of plastic that I had to shave off. Overall it works if you aren't picky, but you get what you pay for.

Ugly Kit

The kit came for my Odyssey and it is pig ugly. Not polished at all, dimensions are off. Somebody can easily pry off the receiver in 30 seconds. Crutchfield purchase was good for everything else than this kit.

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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

Even thought the in dash receiver kit was free with my purchase I did not use it . This was going in an 03 Honda Odyssey and I wanted it to look like the original installation. I did not like the round pocket and the depth of it. Like some of the other reviews said , if you dropped anything small in it you could not reach it with your hand. Also there was no way to secure the receiver to this unit.

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Saab Owners Beware!

I wish I had read through the reviews before I purchased this; because as someone had said before, it doesn't fit in a Saab as it is advertised to do. As I got everything ready to install, I removed the factory stereo and started to install this kit. I quickly realized there was no way it was going to ft into the dash. Thinking it was the wrong kit, I called Crutchfield Tech Support. The technician verified the make and model of my car and proceeded to tell me that the kit sent is the right kit and their installation notes stated that 3/16" needs to be shaved off of the top of the kit for it to fit in the Saab 9-3. I replied, "So, you don't actually have a kit that fits a Saab 9-3." He replied that this is all they had. I'm sure like the many of you, you don't work in a garage and have access to a lot of tools, so it took me about a week of asking people to find someone with a band saw that could help me mill down the top of the kit so it would fit in the car. This of course, takes off the clips that hold it into the dash as well. Luckily it fits very tightly and with a little finagling, I was able to get it to stay in place. Also, like the other users, I agree that the pocket could be bigger, though it does hold an iPod/iPhone nicely. However, if it were larger, it would better support the head unit, if you opt to mount it above the pocket (as I did). I found some hard foam padding to put in between them to add stability to the unit.

Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

Fits fine, but a bit cheap looking. Bottom tray is completely useless. Unlike the original, the tray on this kit is so small that you can't get your hand into it to get stuff out. I made the mistake of putting the remote control in the tray. It quickly slid to the back. It was really frustrating trying to get it back out.

Works pretty well

This fits our Honda CR-V just great. Installed very quickly, seems to hold well. I read many of these reviews that said it is cheap and not strong enough. I'm not sure what was expected from this unit but it seems just fine to me. It fit the first time without any hassle, the deck seems to be very solid (we have lots of gravel roads in Montana) and the pocket fits an iPod just perfect. I drilled a hole in the back of the pocket to feed the USB cable of the deck through and so now the iPod plugs in easily and has a spot to sit nicely. Best part, it was included with the purchase of the deck!

bad engineering

Installed this in 2004 Honda Odyssey. The only thing that hold ( mounts ) this in dash are the plastic tabs on top and bottom. Running to the parts store today to see they have any better option I won't return this kit to crutchfiled since this was free anyway. Also as others have mentioned , the pocket you see in the picture is almost useless to keep anything. it's too narrow.

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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

The only good thing
is it fit my car.
It is cheap plastic
and there is no
stabilizers with it.
It also doesn't
provide
customization so
that you can screw
it to the receiver
since none of the
holes matched my
receivers. It is a
basic, cheap,
generic plastic case
that should be
remodeled.

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2000 Civic In Dash Kit

This kit for Hondas is pretty straightforward. Though the Civic install may be a little more involved than most (the heater/AC controls are removed & reinstalled), just take your time and follow the directions. The finished install won't be mistaken as OEM but it looks and fits good, as does the radio. The lower storage space is retained as well.
Total time from start to finish: 2 hours, give or take.

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cheap and ugly with useless pocket!

The install kit for my 2000 Honda Civic EX is cheap and very ugly. It just snaps into the plastic bezel of your dash, thats it... Thats all that holds your new head unit in! The little pocket that is molded into it is 100% useless. Im looking for another kit to see if I can get something that looks more like stock or at least has a usable storage pocket. Coming from Crutchfield I never expected this level of quality....

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A tip on installation

Everything went together well, except for the order in which the radio is inserted into dash. Before sliding radio /housing into dash, connect all plugs. The instructions had you install the radio then hook up plugs, which would be impossible to reach. Radio should also be firmly attached to adapter before insertion as well. Bending prongs to hold the radio in bracket would be impossible if done after radio was in dash.

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Does not fit in Saab 9-3

This unit does not fit in my 99 Saab 9-3. It is about 1/10 inch too wide and too tall to fit in the dash opening. I was able to trim the outer edges using a dremel tool to get the kit to fit. That being said, it is not very secure since it does not fasten with screws and the supplied plastic tabs did not secure the unit.

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Fits Perfectly

This fits perfectly in my 97 Honda Prelude. It snaps into place very tightly.
This is my second one (first was stolen - along with the radio) and both my
Alpine and JVC receivers fit snugly. No movement of the kit or the radio.

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Horrible

This is the worst dash kit I have ever gotten for a car. It didn't fit right and looked bad in my car. I called crutchfield to try and get something different, the adviser said it was the only one for my van. I went to a local car stereo place and they hooked me up with one that fit great totally different style.

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Flimsy, cheap-looking, and disappointing

This mounting pales in comparison to the sturdy way the OEM radio was mounted in our daughter's 2001 Honda CRV. To begin, the plastic is very thin, and the DIN frame flexes with respect to the pocket with the radio installed. I had to cement a wood spacer in the gap to keep the radio from bouncing. Additionally, I have very little confidence in the flimsy plastic prongs that hold the frame in the dash opening. As others have pointed out, including our daughter, the pocket is pretty useless because of its narrow opening and extreme depth. I know it's "free", but I would have preferred to pay a few dollars more for a mounting kit that looks more professional and is attached rigidly to the OEM brackets with screws.

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So-So

As others have said, this doesn't really lock or snap into place, it's just held in place by the trim. I was a little surprised that it didn't lock or bolt into place. To be honest I didn't read the other reviews prior to purchasing this. The pocket is a bit smaller than the stock pocket on our Odyssey, but it's not a huge deal.
It does fit nicely and we haven't had any troubles with it getting out of place. Would I buy it again? Maybe, maybe not. I'd think about it.

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Perfect fit!

Installed in my daughter's 1999 Honda Civic. Easy install, perfect fit and it looks good! And free with my radio purchase. Kit is extra money elsewhere and very generic to fit a million vehicles. Thank you Crutchfield!

Misfit for Honda Odyssey

This unit does not match the interior dash and does not fit fill.
The stock unit came with solid brackets held by 4 screws. This one is kind of hanging to the dash trim.
As others have pointed out the pocket is too narrow (but quite deep). So if you drop the remote or small cellphone.. it will difficult to retrieve especially while driving.
I wish they but more thought in designing this since it is supposed to fit a standard 'Double din' opening.

Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

The kit covers the gaps around the receiver and that's all it's good for. It doesn't snap in place, more like held in place by the car trim.
The little slot can't fit anything other than a few CDs. The edges are rough - ou can't fit your hand inside it if you put small items that fall to the back and if you try to get it out, you scrape your hand really bad.
Whoever designed the kit never considering form and function. At least they could made the slot a little bigger. Oh well, it's free but I'd pay a little more for something you can use.

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Honda Civic Adapter

I have dealt with Crutchfield for many years now, buying several different products and have never been let down. Their customer service would be hard to be by anyone. The knowledge and guidance offered by the professional technical assistance staff is outstanding. This particular installation took about 1 1/2 hours and only because of the superb installation literature included. The precision and clarity of the diagrams is wonderful. I will continue to purchase products from Crutchfield because I know they will always be there when I need assistance. This product was installed without a hitch and looks great in my civic.

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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

Gary from Honolulu, Hawaii on 3/18/2008

I helped my brother install his Alpine deck and this kit was included. I wish the retaining tabs were a bit bigger. Not sure how well they will stay in place over time. We just put it in 2 days ago, so it is too soon to tell. I do have to say though that it was really easy to install.
The rim of the extra shelf's edges were really rough in some places, but i smoothed it down with my dremel and it was fine after that.
I found that the shelf's opening was too narrow for my fingers to reach the back. I suppose it is good for something big like 1 or 2 CD cases , but if you drop something in the back, it will be hard to get it out.
Overall, it was free with the purchase of the deck, so I can't really complain.

Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

I put this in my 2004 Odyssey, and it doesn't stay in place. The instructions say to "snap it in place", but that's not possible.

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Nice Installation Kit

jacob_z from Richmond, IN on 11/23/2005

1999 Honda Civic

This kit made it very easy to install my new JVC stereo in my Honda Civic. Installation took less than an hour. The only problem is that is seems a little flimsy, and it could probably break pretty easily. Other than that, a great installation kit.

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Great Product, Easy to install

I have never installed a car radio before, but with this install kit, it was so easy. I was able to understand the directions, and install my radio within 2 hours. Now it looks like a professional did the job. I saved alot of money by installing this and I recommend it to anyone looking to install their own equipment.

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Metra 99-7893 Dash Kit

Sunny from columbus, oh on 6/16/2005

I was somewhat disappointed to say the least that after only 4 months of having installed this mounting kit, it broke. The two plastic prongs on the bottom that hold it in place snapped off, causing the whole mounting kit (including my cd player) to fall out of the dash every time I'd shift gears or turn a corner or even hit the brake. Eventually, it came out completely and would not stay in, making it incredibly easy for any half-wit to steal the clarion deck from my car. The mounting piece needs more than just 2 small, flimsy, plastic prongs to hold it in place; they broke off in less than 4 months! That's insane. If it hadn't come free with my deck, I'd complain a lot more.

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It was free[ Kristofer Sep 21, 2017 ]

Easy to install[ Alexander Sep 06, 2017 ]

Makes everything look factory.[ TENG Jul 30, 2017 ]

the shelf comes in handy under the stereo[ Robert Jul 29, 2017 ]

The installation harnesses and dash-kits are one of the main reasons I purchase from Crutchfield, and was included at no cost with the purchase of my receiver.[ James Jul 25, 2017 ]

its the only one for the car that is the same as my current model.[ Keith Jul 02, 2017 ]

Because it is a needed part[ Kyle Jul 01, 2017 ]

Need it.[ Robert May 06, 2017 ]

Included and free[ Whittier Apr 25, 2017 ]

May be need with the installation of new receiver.[ David Apr 05, 2017 ]

This helps set you up for a professional looking installation, without spending any extra dough. Crutchfield's option to add this on, takes out the guesswork of what's needed.[ Jorge Mar 17, 2017 ]

I received this dash kit as part of a previous (many years ago) Crutchfield order. Unfortunately, the car stereo and dash kit were recently stolen from the car. This is a replacement for the stolen item.[ Michael Mar 14, 2016 ]

Ease of installation[ Troy Feb 14, 2016 ]

Suggested by Crutchfield...why wouldn't I follow what they suggest? They are always right![ Marina Feb 13, 2016 ]

Cause the 2 small tabs on the bottom, that the instructions say cut off, of which I did, are actually NEEDED! So now I have to replace this at my expense![ Ralph Feb 09, 2016 ]